MarkW.Hamel (1953 - 2013)

Mark W. Hamel 1953 - 2013 FRAMINGHAM - Mark W. Hamel of Framingham, formerly of Boxborough, died Thursday, May 16, 2013. He was 60 years old. Loving father of Christopher Hamel of Shrewsbury and Jonathan Hamel of Cambridge. Dear son of Yolanda (Guiel) Hamel of W. Springfield and the late Clifford Hamel. Brother of Denise Hurley of Springfield and Roger Hamel of Southwick. Also survived by his ex-wife and friend Glynis Hamel of Acton, and many loving nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Mark was born on April 28, 1953. As a young man, he was a talented gymnast and for a time held the high-bar record at West Springfield High School. During his undergraduate years at Lowell Technological Institute, Mark served as Lieutenant Commander in the Air Force ROTC and earned his private pilot's license. He received a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1986, and spent many years in the high-tech industry, where he was recognized nationally for his work on the ANSI-standard Fibre Channel Committee. Mark's interests included sailing, flying, skiing and traveling with his family, the space program, and science fiction. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in Mark's memory may be made to the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, c/o VNA Care Network & Hospice, Development Office, 5 Federal Street, Danvers, MA 01923. For more information, please visit www.actonfuneralhome.com